Description:
Job Title: Assistant Teacher – Preschool 3
Reports To: Executive Director
Department: Early Childhood Education
The Assistant Teacher – Preschool 3 supports the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment for three-year-old scholars. This role assists with implementing developmentally appropriate instruction, maintaining classroom routines, ensuring active supervision, and supporting overall classroom management in alignment with licensing and organizational standards.
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Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with the program curriculum (Frog Street)
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Assist with activities that promote early literacy, language, math, and social-emotional development
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Help maintain consistent daily routines, transitions, and schedules
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Engage scholars during whole group, small group, and center-based learning
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Encourage independence through daily routines (toileting, clean-up, transitions)
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Support the development of communication, social interaction, and self-regulation skills
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Reinforce learning through guided play and hands-on experiences
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Assist in meeting the individual needs of all scholars
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Maintain active supervision at all times in the classroom, playground, and all transitions
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Assist in ensuring compliance with health, safety, and licensing standards
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Follow all emergency and safety procedures
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Support maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free classroom environment
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Assist with maintaining accurate classroom documentation (lesson plans, daily logs, observations)
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Support tracking scholar development and progress
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Ensure required postings and classroom documentation remain current and visible
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Support the Lead Teacher in implementing positive guidance strategies (Conscious Discipline)
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Reinforce expectations, routines, and respectful interactions
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Assist in redirecting behavior using developmentally appropriate strategies
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Promote a calm, structured, and engaging classroom environment
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Greet families professionally during arrival and dismissal
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Share appropriate daily updates with families as directed by the Lead Teacher
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Support building positive relationships with scholars and families
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Follow all licensing, TRS, and organizational standards at all times
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Maintain confidentiality of scholar and family information
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Adhere to dress code and professional expectations
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Participate in required trainings, meetings, and professional development
Requirements:
Required
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent credential per licensing standards
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Previous experience working with preschool
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Strong classroom management skills
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Knowledge of child development and school readiness principles
Preferred
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Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
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Experience with curriculum implementation and assessments
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CPR / First Aid Certification
Fractal Education Group Offers:
Paid Time off
Professional Development
Option 401k participation
Heath, Vision and Dental Benefits for Full time employees
